WO2011076520A1 - Distributeur de boissons pourvu d'un refroidisseur d'eau et d'un dispositif d'ajout de concentré - Google Patents

Distributeur de boissons pourvu d'un refroidisseur d'eau et d'un dispositif d'ajout de concentré Download PDF

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WO2011076520A1
WO2011076520A1 PCT/EP2010/068397 EP2010068397W WO2011076520A1 WO 2011076520 A1 WO2011076520 A1 WO 2011076520A1 EP 2010068397 W EP2010068397 W EP 2010068397W WO 2011076520 A1 WO2011076520 A1 WO 2011076520A1
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concentrate
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Bartholomeus Johannes Antonius Van Haperen
Posan Pang
Richard Macintosh
Jonkheer Theodoor Hendrik Van De Poll
Anthony Edward Quinn
James Matthew Slater
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Unilever Plc
Unilever N.V.
Hindustan Unilever Limited
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Priority to BR112012015394A priority Critical patent/BR112012015394B1/pt
Priority to MX2012007231A priority patent/MX2012007231A/es
Priority to EA201290538A priority patent/EA022963B1/ru
Priority to CN201080063686.9A priority patent/CN102762486B/zh
Priority to US13/516,777 priority patent/US9399570B2/en
Priority to EP10784515.8A priority patent/EP2516319B1/fr
Publication of WO2011076520A1 publication Critical patent/WO2011076520A1/fr

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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
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    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • B67D1/0043—Mixing devices for liquids
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D3/00—Apparatus or devices for controlling flow of liquids under gravity from storage containers for dispensing purposes
    • B67D3/0009—Apparatus or devices for controlling flow of liquids under gravity from storage containers for dispensing purposes provided with cooling arrangements
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D3/00—Apparatus or devices for controlling flow of liquids under gravity from storage containers for dispensing purposes
    • B67D3/0012—Apparatus or devices for controlling flow of liquids under gravity from storage containers for dispensing purposes provided with mixing devices
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D3/00—Apparatus or devices for controlling flow of liquids under gravity from storage containers for dispensing purposes
    • B67D3/0019—Apparatus or devices for controlling flow of liquids under gravity from storage containers for dispensing purposes using ingredient cartridges
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D3/00—Apparatus or devices for controlling flow of liquids under gravity from storage containers for dispensing purposes
    • B67D3/0038—Apparatus or devices for controlling flow of liquids under gravity from storage containers for dispensing purposes the liquid being stored in an intermediate container prior to dispensing
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  • the present invention is in the field of beverage dispensers that are used in combination with water coolers.
  • the invention also relates to a method for preparing a beverage, a method for modifying a water cooler, a water cooler and a kit for modification of a water cooler.
  • Water coolers can be found in many offices and workplaces. Typically water coolers are provided for the supply of a fresh cup of cold or ambient water to a consumer. These water coolers generally consist of a cooler housing upon which a water bottle is put upside down. Usually the cooler housing contains a cooling device, a reservoir for cold water, and two water taps, for cold water and ambient water respectively. Part of the water from the bottle is cooled by the cooling device and temporarily stored in the reservoir prior to serving.
  • a conventional way of making beverages in a dispenser is dilution of a concentrate with water.
  • the concentrate is contained in a separate container, and after mixing a fixed amount of concentrate with a fixed amount of water, a ready to drink beverage is obtained.
  • GB 2,403,710 discloses a dispenser for fruit concentrate in conjunction with a known water cooler.
  • the dispenser comprises means into which a conventional concentrate bottle can be screwed by its neck whilst upright, then rotated to a vertical dispense position.
  • the dispenser is attached to the side of a water cooler.
  • US 2005/0121466 discloses a device for dispensing a beverage
  • liquid e.g. water
  • liquid e.g. water
  • concentrate comprising at least two liquid nozzles connected respectively to at least one liquid source for producing a first jet of liquid in air along first path and a second jet of liquid in air along a second path, at least one concentrate nozzle connected to at least one liquid concentrate source for delivering a stream of liquid concentrate in air along a third path, wherein the liquid nozzles and the concentrate nozzle are oriented with respect to each other so that the first, second and third paths intersect above a container at a common intersection point, whereby the mixture is formed by collision of the respective jets and the stream(s).
  • beverage mixers and dispensers which may use a
  • US 3,723,851 discloses a beverage mixer and dispenser utilizing a bottled water holding cabinet which supports a water container and a plurality of flavor liquid containers; all of said containers being disposed for gravity-responsive delivery of liquids therefrom; and a dispensing and mixing valve below all of said containers; said valve having a rotatable and reciprocable valve member which may be rotated to any one of several selective positions communicating with any one of said flavor liquid containers; and said valve member may be reciprocably actuated against spring pressure to cause concurrent communication of said water container and one of said flavor liquid containers with a common outlet, of said valve, through which the water and a selected flavor liquid may be mixed and dispensed to a drinking receptacle.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a simple beverage
  • Another object is to provide a beverage dispenser that is hygienic, in order to minimise cleaning requirements.
  • a further object is to provide a beverage dispenser that dispenses a beverage into a cup without splashing.
  • the present invention provides a beverage dispenser for use in combination with a water cooler, wherein the water cooler comprises a cooling device and a water bottle, and the beverage dispenser is intended to be positioned between the cooling device and the water bottle, wherein the beverage dispenser comprises:
  • the water nozzle and the concentrate nozzle are arranged such that water dispensed from the water nozzle and concentrate dispensed from the concentrate nozzle intersect, and wherein the angle ( ⁇ ) of the concentrate nozzle relative to the horizontal is from 25° to 90°, and the angle (a) of the water nozzle relative to the horizontal is from 45° to 90°.
  • the present invention provides a method of preparing and dispensing a beverage into a receptacle at the dispensing station of the dispenser of the first aspect, the method comprising dispensing a jet of water in air from the water nozzle and a jet of concentrate in air from the concentrate nozzle, wherein the jets are directed to intersect and mix in air before contacting the receptacle.
  • the present invention provides a method for modifying a water cooler using the beverage dispenser of the first aspect, the method comprising the following steps in any order:
  • the present invention provides a water cooler, wherein the water cooler comprising a cooling device and a water bottle, and wherein the beverage dispenser of the first aspect is positioned between the cooling device and the water bottle.
  • the present invention provides a kit for modification of a water cooler, comprising the beverage dispenser of the first aspect, a conversion set, and written instructions on how to modify the water cooler with the beverage dispenser.
  • the present invention provides one or more of the following advantages:
  • the beverage dispenser can easily be fitted to an existing water cooler and gives the consumer an alternative choice of beverage. Moreover neither an additional beverage dispensing machine nor appended bottles containing (fruit) concentrates are needed.
  • the consumer receives a ready to drink beverage that is well-mixed, with an optimal taste, as the dispenser supplies the correct amount of water and concentrate to make a beverage having the right composition.
  • the beverage dispenser of the present invention makes use of the facilities of the water cooler, hence no additional cooling machine and cold water supply are required, and additionally no extra floor space is needed for the beverage dispenser. Due to the design of the dispenser, the beverage dispenser can have minimal cleaning requirements, making it a hygienic device.
  • the beverage dispenser does not need a mixing chamber where the water and concentrate are mixed. Usually such a mixing chamber needs daily cleaning, which is not needed for the present invention.
  • Concentrate from a container in the beverage dispenser and water from the water cooler can each be connected to dedicated nozzles, pump heads and conduits. Jets of water and concentrate flowing from the nozzles can be mixed in air when dispensing a beverage. This all can lead to prevention of contamination of parts of the beverage dispenser. A cup that is standing underneath the mixing point of the jets, can be filled with the ready-to-drink beverage, after mixing the concentrate with water. Definitions
  • Beverage dispenser a device to be used in combination with a water cooler, wherein the water cooler comprises a cooling device and a water bottle, and the beverage dispenser is intended to be positioned between the cooling device and the water bottle, and the beverage dispenser comprises a dispensing station whereat a beverage other than water may be dispensed.
  • the preferred beverage dispensers are those adapted to be removeably positioned between the device and the water bottle, wherein “removeably” means that the dispenser may be positioned and removed without affecting the normal operation of the water cooler.
  • Water cooler a device that can cool and dispense water, and that can contain a water bottle and a cooler housing upon which the water bottle is put upside down.
  • Cooler housing a structural element that supports a water bottle and forms the base of the water cooler, contains a cooling device and comprises a reservoir containing cold water, and which may also optionally comprise taps to dispense water.
  • Cooling device a device that cools the water from the bottle, located in the cooler housing, typically towards the bottom thereof.
  • Conversion set provides means to fit a beverage dispenser to different types, configurations, and brands of water coolers and cooler housings.
  • Dispensing station a station at a beverage dispenser or water cooler where a receptacle (such as a disposable cup) can be placed or held whilst a beverage is dosed therein.
  • a receptacle such as a disposable cup
  • Concentrate a beverage precursor which can be diluted with water to provide a palatable beverage.
  • the concentrate will have a solids content of at least 3% by weight, more preferably at least 10% by weight, more preferably still at least 15% by weight and most preferably from 20 to 80% by weight.
  • concentrate encompasses beverage precursors like fruit juice concentrates, syrups (a thick, viscous liquid, containing a large amount of dissolved sugars and the like) and the like.
  • the invention also encompasses the possibility to use diluents other than water, e.g. alcoholic drinks, milk, or any other consumable liquid.
  • Tea material derived material from Camellia sinensis var. sinensis or Camellia sinensis var. assamica. It also includes rooibos tea obtained from Aspalathus linearis. "Tea” is also intended to include the product of blending two or more of any of these materials.
  • a “tea-based” concentrate is one which comprises solids derived from tea. Typically a tea-based concentrate will comprise at least 0.5% by weight tea solids, more preferably at least 1 % and most preferably from 3 to 50%.
  • figure 1 shows a schematic drawing of a water cooler
  • figure 2 shows a schematic drawing of the water cooler of figure 1 but modified with an embodiment of the beverage dispenser according to the invention
  • figure 3 shows a schematic drawing of parts of a beverage dispenser according to the invention.
  • figure 4 shows an enlargement of the nozzles of the beverage
  • figure 5 shows the components of the modified water cooler of figure 2 before assembly.
  • the water cooler as illustrated in figure 1 is a conventional water cooler, as can be found in many offices and work places world wide.
  • the illustrated water cooler comprises a water bottle (1) and a cooler housing (2), upon which the water bottle (1 ) is seated upside down (i.e. with the opening of the bottle at the bottom thereof).
  • the volume of the water bottle (1) can be, for example, up to about 20 litres.
  • the cooler housing (2) can be regarded to be a cylinder (or box or any other shape) that usually contains a cooling device (5) on the bottom and a reservoir (6) containing cold water.
  • cooling device (5) on the bottom and a reservoir (6) are not visible from the outside.
  • Cups can be filled with water using water taps (3) and (4) for cold water and ambient water, respectively.
  • the water from cold water tap (3) is supplied from reservoir (6), while the water from tap (4) is not cooled and is supplied from bottle (1 ) directly.
  • Some water coolers can, in addition to cold and ambient water, also supply heated water. In that case, the cooler housing will also comprise a heating system for water, and a warm water reservoir.
  • Figure 1 does not indicate conduits, connectors, and valves between the different elements of the water cooler. These parts would be apparent for a person skilled in the art.
  • FIG. 2 A preferred embodiment of the current invention is illustrated in figure 2: a beverage dispenser (1 1 ) that is fitted to an existing water cooler.
  • the beverage dispenser is positioned on the cooler housing (2), and the water bottle (1 ) is put upside down on top of the beverage dispenser (1 1 ).
  • the beverage dispenser (1 1 ) is fitted to the cooler housing by means of a conversion set. Using such a conversion set, conduits and other parts can be fitted between the beverage dispenser and water cooler.
  • the conversion set comprises means to fit the beverage dispenser to different types, configurations, and brands of water coolers and cooler housings.
  • the water bottle (1 ) comprises a neck (100) and the cooler housing (2) comprises a recess (not shown) in the top surface thereof which is shaped to receive the neck (100) of the water bottle (1 ) and sealingly engage therewith.
  • the beverage dispenser (1 1 ) in the embodiment illustrated in figure 5 has a protrusion (150) on the bottom surface thereof and a recess (not shown) on the top surface thereof.
  • the protrusion (150) is shaped to mimic exactly the form and dimensions of the bottle neck (100) such that the protrusion (150) can be received in and form a sealing fit with the housing recess.
  • the dispenser recess is shaped to mimic exactly the form and dimensions of the housing recess such that the dispenser recess can receive and form a sealing fit with the bottle neck (100).
  • modified water cooler illustrated in figure 2 comprises a
  • the water cooler may comprise 1 to 4 beverage dispensers according to the invention that are positioned between the cooling device and the water bottle.
  • Two or more beverage dispensers (1 1) may be fitted to a water cooler, therewith providing the consumer a larger choice of beverages, without the need of extra floor space or an additional cooling machine or water supply.
  • the beverage dispensers may be designed in such a way that one dispenser can be regarded as a ring or cylinder.
  • the beverage dispensers can be stacked, and a second beverage dispenser can be put upon the first dispenser, and the water bottle is then put upon the second dispenser.
  • the number of beverage dispensers per water cooler is limited by the height at which it is still practical to take a cup of beverage from the dispenser, and to which it is practical to replace the water bottle.
  • the number of additional beverage dispensers per water cooler is between 1 and 3, more preferred 1 or 2.
  • a beverage dispenser is designed and constructed in the form of a wedge, and that for example 2 to 4 wedges together form a ring or cylinder.
  • Each of the beverage dispensers in the shape of a wedge then contains the elements according to the invention, as will be described below.
  • the conversion set will be designed in such a way that water can be supplied from the water cooler to each of the beverage dispensers.
  • the beverage dispenser may be suitable to be used in conjunction with existing conventional water coolers, and the beverage dispenser can easily be fitted to the cooler housing using the conversion set.
  • the present invention also encompasses a beverage dispenser that is integrated in the cooler housing, therewith forming an inseparable cooler housing and beverage dispenser.
  • the beverage dispenser and water cooler then have the same characterising elements as in the case when a beverage dispenser is put on top of an existing cooler housing. Also in this case one or more beverage dispensers may be put on top of the existing cooler housing with integrated beverage dispenser. Therefore another aspect of the present invention is a water cooler, wherein at least one beverage dispenser according to the invention is integrated with the cooler housing, and wherein the dispensing station is comprised by the cooler housing.
  • said water cooler, wherein at least one beverage dispenser according to the invention is integrated with the cooler housing may comprise 1 to 4 beverage dispensers according to the invention that are positioned between the cooling device and the water bottle.
  • the beverage dispenser is illustrated in figure 2 with a receptacle (18) positioned at a dispensing station (19) ready for receiving a dose of beverage which is dispensed on actuation of the button (20).
  • the receptacle (18) for use with the dispenser of the present invention may be any suitable beverage holder and is preferable a cup, especially a disposable cup.
  • the beverage dispenser according to the invention preferably comprises at least one container containing a concentrate, more preferably two or more containers containing concentrate.
  • the beverage dispenser (1 1) comprises a container (12) wherein beverage concentrate is contained.
  • the container (12) could be any container which is conventionally used for storage of food-grade fluids, for example a bottle.
  • the volume of a container is 0.5 to 2 litres, although the container can have any volume, as long as the container fits in the dispenser.
  • at least one of the containers is a single-use plastic bag.
  • a beverage dispenser comprises a connector for attachment to a container comprising concentrate.
  • the container (12) is in fluid communication with a conduit (23) for supply of concentrate from the container (12) to a dedicated concentrate nozzle (16).
  • the conduit (23) is attached to the container (12) using a connector (22).
  • the connector (22) may comprise any suitable mechanism to connect a container to the beverage dispenser, and this mechanism is adapted to the type of closure of the container (12).
  • the concentrate is pumped through the concentrate conduit (23) by means of a first pump head (14).
  • Water may be supplied directly from the water bottle or from a supply in the cooler housing.
  • a conduit (13) for supply of water is arranged to be in fluid communication with water in the water cooler.
  • the conduit (13) supplies cold water from the cold water reservoir (6) in the cooler housing (2), and the flow is controlled by a second pump head (15).
  • the water conduit (13) may be connected to the warm water reservoir by means of the conversion set.
  • Pump heads (14) and (15) may be driven by a single dual-head pump, or by two separate pumps each with one pump head.
  • the pump heads (14, 15) are started simultaneously, and a preset amount of concentrate flows out of the concentrate nozzle (16) as a jet into air and a preset amount of water flows out of the water nozzle (17) as a jet into air.
  • the nozzles (16) and (17) are oriented such that the two jets are mixed at a common intersection point (21 ), before falling as the mixed beverage into a receptacle (18), standing in dispensing station (19).
  • the relative position of the nozzles (16) and (17) is optimised in order to obtain good mixing, while preventing splashing of beverage and therewith avoiding extra cleaning requirements.
  • the positioning of the nozzles is illustrated with reference to figure 4.
  • the angle (a) of the water nozzle (17) relative to the horizontal is between 45° and 90°, preferably between 75° and 90°, most preferably about 90°, meaning that most preferably the nozzle (17) is vertical or nearly vertical.
  • the angle ( ⁇ ) of the concentrate nozzle (16) relative to the horizontal is between 25° and 90°, preferably between 45° and 75°, most preferably between 50° and 60°. It is especially preferred that the angle (a) of the water nozzle is greater than the angle ( ⁇ ) of the concentrate nozzle.
  • concentrate dispensed from the concentrate nozzle intersect, their arrangement is preferably such that they are present in the same vertical plane.
  • the diameter of the concentrate nozzle (16) is chosen smaller than the water nozzle (17) to create a high velocity out of the concentrate nozzle (16) and so being able to accurately direct the concentrate jet at the water jet.
  • the internal diameter of the water nozzle (17) is preferably between 2 and 15 mm, more preferably between 4 and 10 mm.
  • the internal diameter of the concentrate nozzle is preferably between 0.5 and 10 mm, more preferably between 1 and 5 mm.
  • the nozzles (16, 17) each have a dispensing opening (16a, 17a) and the horizontal and vertical distances between the centres of the openings of concentrate nozzle (16a) and water nozzle (17a) may also be optimised to prevent splashing.
  • the horizontal distance (d) between the centres of the openings (16a, 17a) is between 5 and 20 mm, more preferably between 5 and 15 mm.
  • the vertical distance (h) between the centres of the openings (16a, 17a) is preferably between 0 and 20 mm, more preferably between 0 and 10 mm.
  • the opening (16a) of the concentrate nozzle (16) is positioned higher than the opening (17a) of the water nozzle (17).
  • the beverage dispenser comprises two or more containers containing concentrate.
  • Two or more containers, filled with different concentrates, connected with pump heads, conduits and nozzles, can be present in the beverage dispenser, to give the consumer more choice than only a cup of water from the water cooler and one beverage from the dispenser.
  • each container (12) is connected to a dedicated pump head (14) a dedicated conduit (23) and dedicated concentrate nozzle (16).
  • the conduit (13) for supply of water from the water cooler is connected to a dedicated pump head (15) and a dedicated water nozzle (17).
  • Each container can be connected to dedicated pump heads, conduits and nozzles, analogous to the first container (12), in order to prevent cross-contamination between different concentrate flavours.
  • the number of buttons (20) on the beverage dispenser is preferably at least equal to the number of containers in the beverage dispenser.
  • the number of containers is limited by the space available within the beverage dispenser, and is preferably from 1 to 4, most preferred the number of containers is 2.
  • the dispenser will comprise a plurality of connectors (22).
  • the dispenser comprises at least two connectors, wherein each connector is for attachment to a container comprising concentrate. More preferably the dispenser comprises from 2 to 4 connectors.
  • pump heads (14, 15) are preferably used for both liquids so as to be independent of gravity's influence on flow speed.
  • the pump heads can operate in a constant flow mode, or in a pulsating flow mode while dispensing water and concentrate.
  • Positive displacement pumps and peristaltic pumps can be applied, where the peristaltic pumps are most suitable for pulsating flow.
  • the water flow is operated in a constant flow mode, while the concentrate flow is operated in a constant or pulsating flow mode.
  • the volumes that pump heads (14) and (15) discharge are based on the required dilution ratio and required total beverage volume, and can be adjusted by an operator.
  • the concentrate is a tea-based concentrate, from which a fresh and cool ready to drink ice tea beverage can be made after dilution with water.
  • at least one of the containers (12) contains a tea-based concentrate. If more than one container (12) is present, possibly the first concentrate is a regular ice tea concentrate, while a second concentrate may be any concentrate to be diluted to make a beverage. Examples of this are fruit juice concentrates, or lemonade syrups, and they may be sweetened using regular
  • the required dilution rate is dependent on the strength of the concentrate.
  • the dilution ratio of concentrate to water is preferably between 1 : 1 and 1 :20 (by volume), more preferably between 1 : 1 and 1 :10 (by volume).
  • the total volume of the dispensed beverage can be adjusted, and is preferably between 100 and 300 millilitres, more preferably between 150 and 250 millilitres per serving.
  • a beverage dispenser (1 1 ) as schematically indicated in figure 3 was
  • the conduits were equipped with a valve restricting the water flow and non-return valve (not indicated in figure 3). Diameters of the nozzles (16) and (17) and pump heads (14) and (15) for concentrate and water were optimized to create a flow of 200 mL in 10 seconds. With a dilution ratio of 1 :8 this resulted in flow rates of 133 mL/min for
  • the diameter of the water nozzle was 6 mm, while the diameter of the concentrate nozzle was 1 mm.
  • Configurations 5 and 6 were the configurations which were best practical application in a beverage dispenser according to the invention.

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La présente invention concerne un distributeur de boissons (11) destiné à être utilisé en association avec un refroidisseur d'eau. Le refroidisseur d'eau comprend un dispositif de refroidissement (5) et une bouteille d'eau (1) et le distributeur de boissons est destiné à être positionné entre le dispositif de refroidissement et la bouteille d'eau. Le distributeur de boissons comprend : une station de distribution (18), une buse à eau dédiée (17) permettant de distribuer l'eau au niveau de la station de distribution, un conduit (13) permettant de fournir l'eau du refroidisseur d'eau à la buse à eau, un raccord (22) destiné à être fixé au récipient (12) comprenant un concentré, une buse de concentré dédiée (16) permettant de distribuer le concentré à la station de distribution, un conduit (23) permettant de fournir le concentré du récipient à la buse de concentré. La buse à eau et la buse de concentré sont disposées de telle sorte que l'eau fournie par la buse à eau et le concentré fourni par la buse de concentré s'entrecoupent et l'angle (β) de la buse de concentré par rapport à l'horizontale s'étend de 25° à 90°, et l'angle (α) de la buse à eau par rapport à l'horizontale s'étend de 45° à 90°.
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BR112012015394A BR112012015394B1 (pt) 2009-12-22 2010-11-29 dispensador de bebida, método de preparar e dispensar uma bebida e refrigerador de água
MX2012007231A MX2012007231A (es) 2009-12-22 2010-11-29 Distribuidor de bebidas con enfriador de agua y dispositivo para agregar concentrados.
EA201290538A EA022963B1 (ru) 2009-12-22 2010-11-29 Устройство для выдачи напитков с устройством для охлаждения воды и устройством для добавления концентрата
CN201080063686.9A CN102762486B (zh) 2009-12-22 2010-11-29 具有水冷却器和浓缩物添加装置的饮料分配器
US13/516,777 US9399570B2 (en) 2009-12-22 2010-11-29 Beverage dispenser with water cooler and concentrate adding device
EP10784515.8A EP2516319B1 (fr) 2009-12-22 2010-11-29 Distributeur de boissons avec un refroidisseur d'eau et un dispositif pour rajouter un concentré

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